Lady Gaga opens up on reason behind cancelled concert

American singer and songwriter Stefani Germanotta, popularly known as Lady Gaga, has opened up on the reason behind the cancelation of her concert in Montreal.

The 40-year-old who was to perform in the Canadian city on Monday, revealed hours before kickoff that she had a respiratory infection. Lady Gaga expressed her deep sadness and apologies to her fans, revealing that her condition got worse despite undergoing treatment.

“I’m so sorry to share that I’m unable to perform tonight and have to cancel the show. I’ve been fighting a respiratory infection for the past few days and doing everything I can to rest and recover, but it’s gotten worse. My doctor has strongly advised me not to perform today, and to be honest, I don’t think I could give you the quality of a performance today that you deserve. I know how deeply disappointing this is. And I truly could not feel worse about letting you down. I’m so sorry to everyone who made plans to be there and support me,” she stated.

In a final note, Gaga (real name Stefani Germanotta) praised the Montreal audience who were there for her April 2 and 3 shows, before offering one last apology to her fans.

“Being in Montreal and performing for you on Thursday and Friday was magical and deeply meaningful,” she concluded. “To everyone who was coming tonight, I’m absolutely heartbroken and so sorry.”